Category Archives: Coldharbour Lane

An Art Exhibition in the abandoned ticket office at Loughborough Junction Railway Station in 1991.

Posted on September 21, 2026 by John

I was reminded of this art exhibition by a comment by poster CH1 in an Urban 75 forum thread about Loughborough Junction station history, posted August 3 2026. He said “The one tantalising thing I can recall-but cannot find any … Continue reading →

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Loughborough Park Congregational Church – part 5

Posted on April 30, 2026 by John

Just want to add two new images that I have come across. The first is an postcard photo of the front of Loughborough Park Congregational Church facing Loughborough Junction Railway Station on Coldharbour Lane. It is from the Linksey collection. … Continue reading →

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Interesting Loughborough Junction Postcard … Reed & Son, 221 Coldharbour Lane

Posted on March 12, 2026 by John

The first occupant of 221 CL, at that time known as 2 Lothian Terrace & renumbered 221 Coldharbour Lane in the general street renumbering on 7th August 1874. In 1856 Lothian Terrace was finished and Ashley Cooper Key, who was … Continue reading →

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What’s with all the coffee shops in Loughborough Junction in 2026

Posted on January 15, 2026 by John

For almost all my near 50 years living in Loughborough Junction, we had to survive without coffee shops. You could have takeaway coffee if you used Johnnies, Sem Cafe or Joel’s Barney Cafe but they were mostly for all day … Continue reading →

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Denmark Place Baptist Church by Margaret J Cheffins

Posted on August 29, 2023 by John

This Oil Painting by Margaret J Cheffins (signed M Cheffins) is undated, but probably circa 1960s/1970s is a new addition to my local art collection.

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A Postcard View of Loughborough Junction looking east

Posted on February 20, 2023 by John

A postcard view titled Coldharbour Lane Loughborough Junction, Published by Charles Martin, 39 Aldermanbury, London E.C. card number 1536. It is undated but was post franked 20th November 1906. It look like, and it was a relatively prosperous area with … Continue reading →

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Remembering Brian Haw on Loughborough Junction billboard

Posted on August 31, 2022 by John
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Barney’s Cafe, old advertising signs spruced up

Posted on July 31, 2022 by John

The old Bristol tipped and Woodbine cigarette advertising signs at Barney’s Cafe in Loughborough Junction have had a really good clean up by the builders refitting for a new restaurant. Barney’s was latterly known as Joel’s Barney’s Cafe.

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Bob Marley mural inside Loughborough Junction furniture warehouse

Posted on April 30, 2022 by John

Following the closure of the Furniture warehouse on the corner of Coldharbour Lane and Hinton Road, work is being undertaken in the warehouse section behind the shop. This mural of Bob Marley is high up on the dividing wall.

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David Greig – the sign returns

Posted on May 31, 2021 by John

David Greig – the Sign returns The old presumed lost David Greig shop sign at Coldharbour Lane makes a spectactular return, cleaned and restored. Located at 232 Coldharbour Lane, it was the home of David Greig Butchers. Well done to … Continue reading →

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